@Much2learn there is a parent admin who actually started the group but she is afraid to rock the boat with the University. She apparently is not pleased but at the same time will not remove the controls. I found out today from a friend who tried to join the wrong group, that new members to the old group now have to give their child’s name and year before being admitted. Not sure how I feel about that one.
The new group is building up members but it will probably take awhile. Even if the Tufts guy comes around around and removes the controls on the old group, it will still be better to have a private group which doesn’t have the University watching all posts. No one wants their kid to be affected by anything they post.